Water Treatment Plant Operator - Pasco Site

Summary:

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com

Aquatech has an immediate need for a fulltime Water Treatment Operator to work in our Pasco, WA location. The Water Treatment Operator will report to the O&M Manager and will perform the duties described in the job description below and will considered a Non Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will have good communications skills, organized, ability to interpret instructions, and an attention to detail. The candidate will have prior experience working in industrial water treatment plants.

Starting Rate of Pay:

• $35.50 per hour

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Experienced in operating and maintaining industrial water treatment plants involving at least some of the following: Pre-treatment (P.T), Demineralization (DM), Reverse Osmosis (RO), Dissolved Aeration Filtraton (DAF) , Digestors , Waste water treatment units.
• Knowledge and experience in chemical processes involved in Pre-Treatment, Demineralization, Wastewater treatment

Job Description:

• Monitor the plant operation
• Keep records of operation
• Carry out quality checks and chemistry control
• Report any abnormalities to plant supervisor
• Loading and unloading of consumable chemicals
• Loading of outgoing treated water into the trucks
• Monitor filter press operation
• Coordinate sludge storage and movement
• Assist plant operators in collecting water samples
• Assist in maintenance of the plant on as required basis

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain positive attitude and good organizational skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to be hands on and to carry out tasks with minimal monitoring.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Lifting / carrying / moving 50 lbs, may need to climb ladders and cannot be afraid of heights, and will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on site. Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods of time. Needs high degree of concentration in a busy area.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Experienced in operating and maintaining industrial water treatment plants involving at least some of the following: Pre-treatment (P.T), Demineralization (DM), Reverse Osmosis (RO), Dissolved Aeration Filtraton(DAF) , Digestors , Waste water treatment units.
• Knowledge and experience in chemical processes involved in Pre-Treatment, Demineralization, Wastewater treatment